How To Fix EIP043 - You must declare this characteristic only for goods of domestic origin.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIP - Foreign Trade: Messages for Log Printout

• Message number: 043

• Message text: You must declare this characteristic only for goods of domestic origin.

What causes this issue?

According to legal regulations, you only have to declare characteristic
&V1& if the goods are of domestic origin.
In this case, goods of foreign origin have already been transported.

System Response

The system informs you of this.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIP043 - You must declare this characteristic only for goods of domestic origin. ?

  The SAP error message EIP043, which states "You must declare this characteristic only for goods of domestic origin," typically arises in the context of handling characteristics for materials in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with customs or trade compliance.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to declare a characteristic (such as a specific origin or compliance attribute) for goods that are not classified as domestic. In SAP, certain characteristics are only applicable to goods that originate from within the country where the SAP system is configured. If you try to assign such a characteristic to imported goods or goods from foreign origins, the system will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the origin of the goods is correctly classified. If the goods are imported, make sure that the characteristics